Impact of carbon quantum dot nanoparticles on combustion, performance and emissions in diesel/microwave-assisted canola oil biodiesel blend | Science and Technology for Energy Transition (STET)

Innovative Strategies and Technologies for Sustainable Renewable Energy and Low-Carbon Development

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Issue		Sci. Tech. Energ. Transition Volume 80, 2025 Innovative Strategies and Technologies for Sustainable Renewable Energy and Low-Carbon Development


Article Number		26
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DOI		https://doi.org/10.2516/stet/2024112
Published online		25 February 2025

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